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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Bill Kerby (written by) and
Daniel Taplitz (written by)
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Release Date:
20 February 2000 (USA) more
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Plot:
The story of Little Richard, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a black singer in the 50's, to his born-again phase & brief "retirement" from rock and roll. | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination more
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Amazing! more (15 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Leon ... Little Richard

Jenifer Lewis ... Muh Penniman

Carl Lumbly ... Bud Penniman

Tamala Jones ... Lucille

Mel Jackson ... Bump Blackwell
Garrett Morris ... Carl Rainey
Anthony Lee
Lahmard J. Tate (as Lahmard Tate)

Alimi Ballard

Anthony Griffith

JoNell Kennedy (as Jonell Kennedy)

Michael Mantell ... Art Rupe
Reynaldo Rey
William James Jones ... Billy Wright
Warren G. ... Studio Musician
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Little Richard Story (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
120 min | Germany:86 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Little Richard: [improvising on the piano] A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-good-hot-damn! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! Tutti frutti! Good booty! If it don't fit, don't force it! If you grease it, make it easy!
Bump Blackwell: We have *got* to record that!
Little Richard: What?
Bump Blackwell: Yeah that! *That* is a hit!
Little Richard: You're kidding me.
Bump Blackwell: No, no, no, no, I mean, we gotta clean up the lyrics though. That's a... that's a definite. Dorothy, get in here!
Little Richard: But wait a second. Bump...
Bump Blackwell: This is gonna be...! Dorothy!
[Dorothy runs in]
Bump Blackwell: C'mere! Quick! Get in here!
[...]
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Amazing!, 20 February 2000
9/10
Author: NATTIE THE WRITER from Chicago

I really liked this movie, it was good, and the actors were brilliant! Leon Robinson, who played Richard, and many other classic singers, is very good at his job, when you see him in a musical movie, you know that it is going to be good! I would suggest that people watch this heart warming, sad, and special movie, if they want to know more about Richard! Outstanding! Fresh!

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